California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislators 2023
California Competes hosted its third annual California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislators on January 19-20, 2023 in Sonoma, CA. This two-day event focused on creating an engaging space for policymakers to explore new strategies on how to move higher education forward in uncertain economic times. Together, we engaged in in-depth discussions and activities […]
ProjectAttain!’s Summer Summit on Adult Learner Success
On Tuesday, August 9, Executive Director Dr. Su Jin Jez provided a keynote at ProjectAttain!’s Summer Summit on Adult Learner Success. The program was held at American River College and covered education and workforce initiatives, adult attainment and re-engagement strategies, and new investments that support education in the region. Attendees heard about updates on initiatives and […]
Thriving and Equitable Online Education Retreat
On December 12-13, California Competes convened key higher education leaders for a two-day retreat to strategize on the future of online education in California and set a path forward toward an equitable system of higher learning.
California Economic Summit
California Competes Executive Director Dr. Su Jin Jez served as part of the panel for the Education and Workforce workgroup at the 2022 California Economic Summit held in Bakersfield on October 27-28. This annual event brings together a network of bipartisan business, equity, environmental and civic organizations to champion solutions to advance shared prosperity across […]
Edtrust-West Education Equity Forum
At Edtrust-West’s Education Equity Forum, California Competes Executive Director Dr. Su Jin Jez joined a panel of partners to discuss advancing cross-sector collaboration for student parent success. Kenya Abner, California Competes summer fellow also joined the panel to share her experience and perspective as a student parent (and grandmother).
Short Term Credentials: Dynamics, Returns, and Funding
California Competes Executive Director Dr. Su Jin Jez participated in the opening panel for Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s two-day hybrid event Short Term Credentials: Dynamics, Returns, and Funding. Discussions included the connection between higher education and the workforce, as well as some factors that have led to the growth of short-term certificates and other nondegree […]
2022 IPEDS Coordinator Workshop and State Data Conference
On May 5, 2022, California Competes Senior Researcher David Radwin presented at the 2022 IPEDS Coordinator Workshop and State Data Conference, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. He discussed the data and metrics that populate the California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard, including how California Competes […]
California Higher Education Policy Institute
California Competes hosts the California Higher Education Policy Institute (CHEPI) to engage and educate lawmakers on key issues facing higher education policy and how those related strategies play out in California. This event is California Competes’ signature gathering that joins in conversation national experts and California policymakers.
